Report: Everton approach West Brom’s Steve Hopcroft over backroom role

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Everton reportedly want the West Bromwich Albion man as part of their backroom team.

According to a report from the Sunday Mirror (20/1; page 67), Everton have made an approach for West Brom’s Steve Hopcroft as they look to fill the head of youth recruitment role at Goodison Park.

The Toffees are not able to sign players between the age of 10 and 18 until next year, according to the Mirror, and are looking to replace Martin Waldron who has now left the club.

The Mirror (20/1; page 67) suggests that Baggies man Hopcroft is the candidate that Everton want to fill the role, and they have made an approach to try and tempt him to come to Merseyside.

West Brom have brought through plenty of exciting youngsters in recent years, and many now find themselves on the cusp of pushing into Darren Moore’s squad at The Hawthorns.

While the expectations have increased at Everton in recent years, the Toffees have also left the path clear for some of their brightest prospects to force their way into the senior side.

It would hardly be a surprise if the Everton role appealed to Hopcroft as the Toffees look to be particularly determined to move themselves up alongside the Premier League’s heavyweights, and ensuring that they continue to uncover starlets for the future will certainly boost their chances of doing that.